[{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/819/original/finished_overlapping.png?1747775792","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n        \u003cp\u003eThese are thermal cameras \u0026amp; encrypted off-grid mesh communicators that use Adafruit MLX 9064 thermal cameras and LoRa on the ESP32 platform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you build one, you've basically got a thermal cam with some basic GPS features. If you build 2 or 3, you've got some secure communicators with location sharing capabilities, and the ability to transmit encrypted thermal images back and forth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've tried to make these as easy as possible to build! The video below shows me assembling one and explains just a little more about the communication aspect.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"embed","content":"https://youtu.be/24kUWqg6SGA"},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/820/original/components_list.png?1747775940","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThings You Need\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSoldering Tools\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eYou will need\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003esome basic soldering supplies for connecting wires to one another and to the T-Deck (although I'm working on a DIY design that does NOT require soldering). Heat shrink wrap is also recommended.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOther Supplies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThere may be other miscellaneous supplies/tools not mentioned here.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"product","content":"https://www.adafruit.com/product/4407","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"product","content":"https://www.adafruit.com/product/5188","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"product","content":"https://www.adafruit.com/product/4528","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"product","content":"https://www.adafruit.com/product/4399","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"product","content":"https://www.adafruit.com/product/4210","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://store.rokland.com/collections/lilygo-t-beam-series/products/lilygo-t-deck-portable-microcontroller-programmer-lora-915-mhz-h642?ref=lufoqrur\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLilygo T-Deck\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eLilygo T-Deck 915 Dev Board\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://store.rokland.com/collections/lilygo-t-beam-series/products/lilygo-t-deck-portable-microcontroller-programmer-lora-915-mhz-h642?ref=lufoqrur\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"Lilygo T-Deck","url":"https://store.rokland.com/collections/lilygo-t-beam-series/products/lilygo-t-deck-portable-microcontroller-programmer-lora-915-mhz-h642?ref=lufoqrur","description":"Lilygo T-Deck 915 Dev Board","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3S6c9UE\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5000 mAh 3.7v LiPo Battery\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eYou might be able to get by with a smaller (mAh) one, but this one lasts for over 24 hours\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3S6c9UE\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"5000 mAh 3.7v LiPo Battery","url":"https://amzn.to/3S6c9UE","description":"You might be able to get by with a smaller (mAh) one, but this one lasts for over 24 hours","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2815.html\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDFRobot 1103 GNSS\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eThe TEL0157 from DFRobot is also a compatible option\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2815.html\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"DFRobot 1103 GNSS","url":"https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2815.html","description":"The TEL0157 from DFRobot is also a compatible option","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/4mjfBZY\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoRa Antenna and Pigtail Connector\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eThis antenna is very good, but any 915 antenna  with SMA pigtail is probably OK\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/4mjfBZY\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"LoRa Antenna and Pigtail Connector","url":"https://amzn.to/4mjfBZY","description":"This antenna is very good, but any 915 antenna  with SMA pigtail is probably OK","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3zWOoJ8\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicro SD Card\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eThe T-Deck is picky about SD cards, so if you want a different one, check the compatibility list at my site.\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3zWOoJ8\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"Micro SD Card","url":"https://amzn.to/3zWOoJ8","description":"The T-Deck is picky about SD cards, so if you want a different one, check the compatibility list at my site.","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3H9ej3n\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJST PH2.0 Battery Adapter\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eAdapter for the LiPo to T-Deck DC connection\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3H9ej3n\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"JST PH2.0 Battery Adapter","url":"https://amzn.to/3H9ej3n","description":"Adapter for the LiPo to T-Deck DC connection","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3H9ej3n\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM2 Heat Insert Nuts\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eThese melt into the 3D printed case\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/3H9ej3n\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"M2 Heat Insert Nuts","url":"https://amzn.to/3H9ej3n","description":"These melt into the 3D printed case","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/406qMMP\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM3 Screws\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eYou actually only need 2 screws, not an entire box, but most people don't have these lying around\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/406qMMP\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"M3 Screws","url":"https://amzn.to/406qMMP","description":"You actually only need 2 screws, not an entire box, but most people don't have these lying around","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"parts","content":"\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"parts-quantity\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/43e6f94\" class=\"parts-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLaptop Screws\u003c/a\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"parts-description\"\u003eAgain, only need 2 of these, but might want to try a couple sizes depending how your 3d print comes out\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parts-action\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://amzn.to/43e6f94\" class=\"parts-url btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","metadata":{"name":"Laptop Screws","url":"https://amzn.to/43e6f94","description":"Again, only need 2 of these, but might want to try a couple sizes depending how your 3d print comes out","quantity":"1"}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/821/original/tdeck_themal_print.png?1747777090","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003e3D Print Your Case\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" href=\"https://www.printables.com/model/1299195-t-deck-with-thermal-camera\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload printable enclosure\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e files (includes 3MF and STL formats).\u0026nbsp; The printable enclosure is a slightly modified version of an enclosure originally designed by \u003ca href=\"https://www.printables.com/@AlleyCat\"\u003eAlley Cat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI use Black ABS for the front and colored PLA for everything else, but obviously you can get creative here.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCreate a DFRobot / Qwiic Adapter\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate an adapter wire that will allow the DFR cables to attach directly to any Stemma/Qwiic plug. I heat-shrink wrap the connections (they must be insulated). Unfortunately, there is no pre-made adapter yet that I could find, because the ground/vcc seem to be reversed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Qwiic Yellow/Clk → DFR Blue/Clk\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Qwiic Blue/Data → DFR Green/Data\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Qwiic Red → DFR Red\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Qwiic Black → DFR Black\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/823/original/dfr_qwiic_adapter.png?1747777303","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003ePrepare the DFRobot GNSS\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove the DFR’s switch to IIC, and then use a wire cutter/clipper to clip the long plastic switch much shorter. It will just be in the way later on if you don’t.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, attach the GPS antenna, as well as the cable you just made.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/824/original/dfr_gps_serial.png?1747777562","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/825/original/dfr_i2c.png?1747777672","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eConnect all Components\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect all components together in the order shown.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grove/Stemma connector goes into the T-Deck, other components are simply connected with Stemma/Qwiic connectors, and the DFRobot is the last component, connected using the cable you just made.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/826/original/all_components_connected.png?1747777799","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eAdd Enclosure Nuts and Switch Covers\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the power switch cover and reset button cover into the T-Deck enclosure. You may need to trim the button areas of the enclosure slightly so the switches slide easily.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the two heat-sink nuts into the enclosure. A special soldering tip makes this extremely easy, but you can also use a heat gun and apply pressure with a phillips screwdriver.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, add the thermal cam (upside down as shown) and attach the cover tiny laptop screws.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/827/original/nuts_buttons.png?1747777926","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/828/original/thermal_upside_down_cropped.png?1747778098","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eClip the T-Deck's Reset Button\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-Deck’s reset button is too long for the enclosure. If you don’t clip it to be flush with the side of the T-Deck, the case will hold the reset button down, and the T-Deck will appear to be dead.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/829/original/reset_clip.png?1747778180","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eConnect Components \u0026amp; Insert T-Deck\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the Grove Connector into the T-Deck.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the T-Deck Screen Protector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulate metal surfaces of the GNSS and RTC, using electrical tape. Insulate the metal surface of the GNSS, as it could short the thermal camera when inserted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally - Insert the T-Deck as shown. This is tricky, you’ll have to align the USBC port of the T-Deck to the enclosure, and then carefully wedge the top of T-Deck into place. You’ll have to slightly pry apart the edges and top of the enclosure to make room, while not applying too much pressure to the T-Deck screen...all while making sure the enclosure button covers don’t fall out.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/830/original/grove_all_inserte.png?1747778315","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eInsert GPS Antenna, LoRa SMA, \u0026amp; Components\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the GNSS antenna into the top of the case.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the LoRa SMA connector through the case opening and use a nut to keep it securely in place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrange all the other components/wires as shown, so the battery will fit.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/831/original/grove_stuffed.png?1747778415","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eAdd the Battery and Attach the Cover\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePay special attention to battery polarity vs T-Deck polarity!\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor my particular battery and T-Deck, the adapter shown on the right matches up perfectly, as it switches the T-Deck’s polarity to match the battery. Yours may be different!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not connect any battery to the T-Deck unless you are sure the polarity is correct, or you could ruin the T-Deck or worse.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/832/original/insert_battery.png?1747778600","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/833/original/battery_connection.png?1747778652","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eAdd the Battery, Attach the Cover \u0026amp; Antenna\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the enclosure’s back using a couple of M3 screws.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert a \u003ca href=\"https://www.offgridcomms.club/help/compatible-sd-cards/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompatible\u003c/a\u003e SD card.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow you are ready to flash the firmware.\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n\n\n","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"user_image","content":"https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/user_assets/assets/000/001/834/original/back_cover.png?1747778762","metadata":{}},{"element_type":"text","content":"\n  \n  \n        \u003ch2\u003eChatterBox Firmware\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAfter assembling this device, download the firmware (free) from the following link, which lets you flash the device using Chrome or other browsers. Flashing instructions are on the page.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.offgridcomms.club/firmware/esp32/tdeck_firmware.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFirmware Flash Page\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.offgridcomms.club/docs/Using_ChatterBox.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n      \n\n","metadata":{}}]